Archive for December, 2013

Christmas comes but once a year…

Wednesday, December 4th, 2013

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It’s Christmas time at Moreton Pit

And let’s just face it, it’s been a bit s**t!

First was the snow that closed Moreton Mill

And Mrs F C (Fat Controller) was ever so ill…

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Then came the thaw that left all the water

So the trains couldn’t run just as they oughta

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Spring bloomed at last and the birds how they sang!

But the bridge fell apart with a bit of a bang!

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Summer was warm and sunny and bright

And now Mr F C  wasn’t feeling alright!

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Soon came the Autumn, oh what a shame

Still no sign of a loco or train!

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But worse was to come and wasn’t that far….

What was to become of the MPLR?

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A terrible wind of strength and of might

that blew oh such chaos all through the night!

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It took off some tiles and toppled some poles

The signal box roof was left with just holes!

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But now it’s December and Christmas is near

We’ve only got left to say Happy New Year!

 

Just as a little bonus here’s another chance to see last years Pits Productions Christmas film offering….

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